title: Reassessment of the metabolic effects of oral contraceptives.
abstract: During the 30 years of experience with oral contraceptives, dramatic changes have occurred in their formulations and in prescribing practices. This article analyzes the latest information on the metabolic effects of oral contraceptives and makes recommendations for practice.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Franklin
mesh_terms: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral